USGS Streamgage 09383100
Colorado River above Little Colorado River near Desert View
Colorado River above Little Colorado River near Desert View is USGS streamgage 09383100 in Arizona, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 15010001. It drains a watershed of about 114,272 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1985. Typical flow runs near 15,864.5 cfs in July and 11,290 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.
Gauge details
- State
- Arizona
- Drainage area
- 114,272 sq mi
- Gauge elevation
- 2,713 ft
- Subbasin (HUC-8)
- 15010001
- Coordinates
- 36.20408, -111.80072
- USGS site number
- 09383100
- Records begin
- 1985-09-28 (41 years)
Typical flow by month
Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 17 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.
| Month | Low p10 | Typical p50 | High p90 | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9,922.9 | 13,771 | 18,945.2 | |
| February | 9,624.3 | 12,634.5 | 21,857.1 | |
| March | 8,486.5 | 11,129 | 26,287.1 | |
| April | 7,935.3 | 11,290 | 22,243.3 | |
| May | 7,995.5 | 13,380.6 | 21,506.5 | |
| June | 7,818.3 | 14,863.3 | 23,833.3 | |
| July | 8,296.1 | 15,864.5 | 21,500 | |
| August | 9,635.5 | 15,532.3 | 21,332.3 | |
| September | 7,850.3 | 13,990 | 21,116.7 | |
| October | 7,159.4 | 10,263.5 | 18,558.1 | |
| November | 7,733.3 | 11,186.7 | 19,283.3 | |
| December | 9,053.2 | 13,380.6 | 19,009.7 |
All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).
Common questions
- When does Colorado River above Little Colorado River near Desert View normally run highest?
- July, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 15,864.5 cfs, against 10,263.5 cfs in October, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
- What is a normal flow for Colorado River above Little Colorado River near Desert View?
- It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 13,771 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 9,922.9 and 18,945.2 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
- How long has Colorado River above Little Colorado River near Desert View been measured?
- Discharge records at USGS site 09383100 begin in 1985, about 41 years, covering roughly 871 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
- Where is Colorado River above Little Colorado River near Desert View?
- The gauge sits at 36.20408, -111.80072, in Arizona, in hydrologic subbasin 15010001, at an elevation of about 2,713 feet, draining roughly 114,272 square miles.
- Can I use Colorado River above Little Colorado River near Desert View data for flood or safety decisions?
- No. Rivermatics provides estimates, not guarantees, and the readings and forecasts here may be delayed, inaccurate, or wrong. Do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision. Check the National Weather Service and USGS directly, and use your own judgment.